CVE-2023-29445— Uncontrolled Search Path Element in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX
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Affected
PTC Kepware KEPServerEX
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
PTC Kepware KEPServerEX是美国PTC公司的一个工业自动化数据连接解决方u200bu200b案。 Kepware KepServerEX 6.14.263.0 及之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于经过本地身份验证的攻击者可以通过在特定目录中植入恶意 DLL，将权限升级到管理员。
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T1574.002
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-29445
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Uncontrolled Search Path Element in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability (DLL hijacking) has been discovered that could allow a locally authenticated adversary to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对搜索路径元素未加控制
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
PTC Kepware KEPServerEX 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
PTC Kepware KEPServerEX是美国PTC公司的一个工业自动化数据连接解决方u200bu200b案。 Kepware KepServerEX 6.14.263.0 及之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于经过本地身份验证的攻击者可以通过在特定目录中植入恶意 DLL，将权限升级到管理员。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| PTC | Kepware KEPServerEX | 0 ~ 6.14.263.0 | - |
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| PTC | ThingWorx Kepware Server | 0 ~ 6.14.263.0 | - |
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| PTC | ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity | 8.0 ~ 8.5 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2023-29445 (1)
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03 government-resource
Other References for CVE-2023-29445 (2)
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https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528 vendor-advisory
Same Patch Batch · PTC · 2024-01-10 · 4 CVEs total
| CVE-2023-29444 | 6.3 MEDIUM | Uncontrolled Search Path Element in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX |
| CVE-2023-29447 | 5.7 MEDIUM | Insufficiently Protected Credentials in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX |
| CVE-2023-29446 | 4.7 MEDIUM | Improper Input Validation in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX |
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